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Cost of Living & Prices:
Burundi vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Burundi vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.26 times less for grocery shopping in Burundi than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.85 USD in Burundi and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Burundi.

3.85 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.48 USD in Burundi and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Burundi.

0.48 USD
2.39 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 4.64 USD in Burundi and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Burundi.

4.64 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.58 USD in Burundi and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Burundi.

13.58 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.04 USD in Burundi and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Burundi.

5.04 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.7 USD in Burundi and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Burundi.

1.70 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.79 USD in Burundi and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in Burundi.

0.79 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.87 USD for 12 eggs in Burundi and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Burundi.

1.87 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.81 USD in Burundi and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Burundi.

1.81 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.57 USD in Burundi and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Burundi.

0.57 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.48 USD in Burundi and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Burundi.

0.48 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.66 USD in Burundi and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Burundi.

5.66 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.56 USD in Burundi and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Burundi.

0.56 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.8 USD in Burundi and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Burundi.

0.80 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.91 USD in Burundi and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Burundi.

0.91 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.42 USD in Burundi and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Burundi.

0.42 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.9 USD in Burundi and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Burundi.

0.90 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.79 USD in Burundi and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Burundi.

0.79 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.57 USD in Burundi and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Burundi.

0.57 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Burundi vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.31 times less for meals in restaurants in Burundi than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.48 USD in Burundi and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Burundi.

1.48 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.31 USD in Burundi and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Burundi.

0.31 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.46 USD in Burundi and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Burundi.

0.46 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.77 USD in Burundi and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Burundi.

1.77 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 2.04 USD in Burundi and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Burundi.

2.04 USD
12.00 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 14.77 USD in Burundi and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Burundi.

14.77 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 1.29 USD in Burundi and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Burundi.

1.29 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.48 USD in Burundi and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Burundi.

0.48 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Burundi vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.47 times more for fuel in Burundi than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.36 USD in Burundi and 0.95 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 30.1% lower in the United States.

1.36 USD
0.95 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.38 USD in Burundi and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 33.3% lower in the United States.

1.38 USD
0.92 USD

Transportation

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Burundi vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 12.53 times less for transportation in Burundi than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 10.19 USD in Burundi and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Burundi.

10.19 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.17 USD in Burundi and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Burundi.

0.17 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 1.7 USD in Burundi and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Burundi.

1.70 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.68 USD in Burundi and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Burundi.

0.68 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.68 USD in Burundi and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Burundi.

0.68 USD
4.50 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Burundi vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.98 USD in Burundi and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 5.7% lower in Burundi.

16.98 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 13.58 USD in Burundi and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Burundi.

13.58 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 26.49 USD in Burundi and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Burundi.

26.49 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Burundi vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 22.28 times less for renting an apartment in Burundi than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 129.89 USD in Burundi and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 96.6% lower in Burundi.

129.89 USD
3 800 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 60.19 USD in Burundi and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Burundi.

60.19 USD
2 380 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 415.03 USD in Burundi and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Burundi.

415.03 USD
7 094 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 175.04 USD in Burundi and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Burundi.

175.04 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Burundi vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 1.16 times less for buying an apartment in Burundi than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 16980 USD in Burundi and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in the United States.

16 980 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3366 USD in Burundi and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Burundi.

3 366 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Burundi vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Burundi is 23.55 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 254.7 USD in Burundi and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 95.8% lower in Burundi.

254.70 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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Burundi vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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104 USD

Two stars

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146 USD

Three stars

101 USD
195 USD

Four stars

194 USD
252 USD

Five stars

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601 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Burundi: 1 cities, 14 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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